Grade 7 Pre-technical – Economic resources Quiz
1. Which of the following is an example of a natural economic resource used in production in Kenya?
Natural resources are materials found in nature used for production. Fertile land is a natural resource used to grow tea in Kenya.
2. What is a capital resource in the production process?
Capital resources are man-made tools or equipment used to produce goods or services. A tractor is an example of such equipment.
3. Which item is an example of human (labour) resources?
Human resources refer to people who provide skills and labour. A skilled carpenter is a person contributing labour to production.
4. Which of the following best defines entrepreneurship as an economic resource?
Entrepreneurship is the ability to organise resources, start a business, and take risks to produce goods or services.
5. Which resource is non-renewable and can be used up if not managed carefully?
Non-renewable resources such as coal and minerals cannot be replaced in a short time and can be exhausted.
6. Which of these is a renewable resource important to Kenyan industries?
Renewable resources can be replenished; sustainably managed forests can provide timber continuously.
7. Why is saving and investing important for production in a community?
Saving and investing mobilises money that can be used to purchase capital goods and finance new businesses, increasing production.
8. Which of the following is an example of raw materials for production of paper in Kenya?
Raw materials are basic materials used in production. Pulp from wood or recycled paper is used to make paper products.
9. What does 'opportunity cost' mean when choosing what to produce on a small farm?
Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative forgone when a choice is made.
10. Which of these actions helps conserve materials for future production?
Recycling reduces demand for new raw materials and helps conserve resources for future production.
11. In Kenya, which crop is commonly used as a raw material for making tea and contributes to production resources?
Tea leaves are a raw material produced on Kenyan farms and processed into tea for local use and export.
12. What is the role of infrastructure (roads, electricity) in production?
Infrastructure such as roads and electricity enables production by allowing movement of goods and providing power for machines.
13. Which of the following is true about scarce resources?
Scarcity means resources are limited, so societies must decide how best to allocate them.
14. Which material would be classified as an intermediate good used in manufacturing shoes?
Intermediate goods are materials used in production to make finished goods; leather and rubber are inputs for shoe manufacturing.
15. Why is division of labour useful in production of a school desk in a workshop?
Division of labour lets workers focus on specific tasks, which raises efficiency and product quality.
16. Which of the following best illustrates value addition in Kenyan agriculture?
Value addition means processing raw materials into higher value products; making and packaging yogurt raises the product's value.
17. Which energy resource is commonly used in Kenyan homes and small factories and is renewable?
Solar energy is renewable and widely used in Kenya for lighting, heating water, and powering small machines.
18. Which of these is an example of an imported raw material used by Kenyan manufacturers?
Manufacturers sometimes import raw materials like steel if they are not sufficiently available locally.
19. How does protecting the environment help maintain materials for production?
Protecting the environment ensures natural resources like soil, water and forests remain productive for future use.
20. Which action shows responsible use of scarce materials in a school science lab?
Careful measurement and reusing materials reduces waste and conserves scarce resources.
21. Which of the following is an example of a service that supports production?
Services like banking provide finance that helps producers buy capital and grow production.
22. What is the main benefit of using locally available materials for production in Kenya?
Using local materials lowers transportation costs and creates employment locally, supporting the economy.
23. Which factor most directly affects the cost of materials used in production?
Prices of materials change because of supply and demand: scarce supply or high demand raises costs.
24. Why might a factory in Kenya choose to reuse scrap metal in production?
Reusing scrap metal cuts costs and conserves raw materials, making production cheaper and more sustainable.
25. Which choice best shows specialization between two farmers to increase production?
Specialisation means each person focuses on what they do best; trading allows them to get other goods efficiently.